Writing is a form of communication that can take many forms. HISTORY is the study of past events, and writing can be used to document these events. An ARTICLE is a piece of writing that is published in a newspaper or magazine. Handwriting is the process of forming letters and words with a pen or pencil. A THEME is an underlying idea or message in a piece of writing. A BOOK is a collection of written works, often organized into chapters. Records are written documents that provide evidence of past events. PROSE is a type of writing that is not poetry or verse. PENNING is another word for writing.